Maanbumigu Maanavan(1996)
Maanbumigu Maanavan is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijay as Shivaraj, a college student, alongside Swapna Bedi in her debut role as Sneha. The supporting cast includes Vijayakumar, Manivannan, Mansoor Ali Khan, and Chinni Jayanth. The story follows Shiva as he seeks revenge after his friend is raped and murdered by a wealthy politician's son. The film features a soundtrack composed by Deva, with several songs becoming popular hits. Vijay underwent a complete image makeover with a different hairstyle and beard for this role. The film received mixed reviews from critics but is remembered for its emotional revenge narrative and music. It was released on 12 April 1996.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 April 1996
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
Shiva is a happy-go-lucky college student who helps his friend elope with the girl he loves. But when a powerful politician's son rapes and kills that girl, Shiva's world shatters. He wants to kill the criminal himself, but an honest police officer tries to stop him. As more loved ones die, Shiva must choose between trusting the law or taking justice into his own hands.
“Justice has a new face”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maanbumigu Maanavan
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Deva & Vijayakumar (29 films together), Vijayakumar & Srividya (16 films together), Chinni Jayanth & Deva (15 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Deva (14 films together), and Manivannan & Vijayakumar (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Maanbumigu Maanavan' translates to 'The Most Honorable Student', a title that contrasts with the film's intense revenge plot.
- This was one of the early films where actor Vijay, the director's son, played a character named Shiva, a name he would use in several later hit movies.
- The movie's soundtrack by Sirpy was a moderate success, with the song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu' gaining popularity on radio at the time.
- Actress Rambha, who played the female lead, was a major star in Telugu cinema and this role was part of her busy period in Tamil films in the mid-1990s.
- The villain character Madan was played by actor Vijayakumar, who was known for often playing dignified father roles, making this a notable negative role for him.
- The film's plot involving a gang rape and revenge was considered quite bold and intense for a mainstream commercial movie in 1996.
- Director S. A. Chandrasekhar often cast his son Vijay in roles that showcased a mix of romance and action, establishing a template for the actor's future career.